Gods and Monsters - I am Kloot Album Review
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Album Review
Possessing the rambling vocals of a sailor espousing a sea shanty, the authoritative and worldly wise nature of John Bramwell, sees this masterful Mancunian trio spring back into action with renewed endeavour and style. Bramwell's voice combines semblances of Bob Dylan, Ollie Nights and an intoxicating droplet of Burt Bacharach, with the latter influence being no more prevalent than in one of the highlight numbers 'An Ordinary Girl' on this twelve track turmoil covering corker of a second album. The numbing 'Strange Without You' strikes you to the spot, with its stern and strolling instrumentals built around Peter Jobson's bassline, facilitating the compelling storytelling vocals that denunciate the robotic nature of surviving alone adrift from your soul mate.
The instrumentally slower numbers 'Ashtray' and the keyboard led 'Honk Kong Lullaby' add a serenely thoughtful and contemplative edge to this offering, something that may have been missing in debut offering 'Natural History'. The maudlin nature of this album has the knack of leaving you feeling like you have been for an emotively soothing afternoon stroll, as oppose to the tired feel that some albums of this nature produce.
Gigs
- Sat 14th Feb 2009
